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Programs From CS bachelor graduate to new physics bachelor?
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An engineering degree is NOT easy...big reason for this
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Chem Eng Masters: Major for Chemistry/Phys or Chem/Mech?
  • victoriari
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Insights How to Self-Study Calculus - Comments
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Admissions Profile evaluation for astronomy Phd applicant in the fall 2023 cycle
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Other Advice wanted for self-directed aerospace research as a sophomore
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I need sources to learn about dynamic systems
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Admissions DOE SULI Advice For Biology Background - Renewable Energy Development
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Other Should I Pursue a Thesis Topic That Doesn't Initially Interest Me?
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I'm interested in physics but have no idea what path to take (14 years old)
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Other Math Olympiad Advice Please (I will be 13 years old next year in 9th grade)
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Requesting Resources and Animations to understand Solid State Physics
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Studying Physics intrigues me but Math makes more sense. What to study?
  • WildOscar
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How deep does thermodynamics go? And how much would a chemist know?
  • somefellasomewhere
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Other Yahoo! News: Community College units not transferring in California
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Studying Comparing Candidate Theories of Quantum Gravity
  • Bertin
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Quantum Workforce Elements, Toolbox for QIS Programs at Universities
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Admissions Switching from grad quantitative psych to physics: is it possible?
  • MountainMan97
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How Effective Are Virtual Poster Sessions in Online Conferences?
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Schools I need help choosing my undergrad physics school please
  • bluehibiscus
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Optimal study schedule for physics and math major
  • member 731016
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Programs Should I major in Physics & Astronomy or Physics & Math?
  • gracetomasi
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Schools Can I still be competitive at a small school?
  • somefellasomewhere
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Studying How Hard is a Master's in Physics at SJSU?
  • Fernando Rios
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Other Extra Year of Study for Graduate Physics Research: A Possibility?
  • df3421
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Other Do I need a physics degree to get into a physics graduate program?
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Programs My Story: Physics Undergraduate Struggling to Graduate on Time
  • astrofanatic
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Admissions Applying for PhD despite very weak undergraduate GPA
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Programs What's a good way to integrate nursing into physics?
  • ccmetalhead
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At a Crossroads Between STEM Majors (narrowing interests)
  • discochicken2000
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How much statistical mechanics is enough for a physicist?
  • accdd
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Where Can I Find Free Resources for the Wiesen Mechanical Aptitude Test?
  • Freyja
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Admissions Can I cancel a physics PhD visit day, after they've booked my flight?
  • PhysPaig
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Studying Starting a Blog After Leaving a PhD Program: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges
  • kakaho345
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Courses PhD in Physics after getting my MS Physics in the US
  • Fernando Rios
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Supplemental topics for precalculus
  • somefellasomewhere
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Mechanics for High School Students: Building a Robotic Arm
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Schools University recommendation in California for online BS math degree
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Admissions SULI 2023 Acceptance: Share Your Story
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Studying How many exercises should I do after each math lecture? (Calc 1/2)
  • TGV320
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Advice: Doing grad school abroad and getting a masters instead of PhD
  • nsypgorz
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Studying Huge difference in the cost of education in UK and Germany
  • Hall
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PhD Qualifying Exams -- Are they being phased out?
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Studying Is studying for 30 minutes then taking a break actually effective?
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Courses Navigating Two Math Classes and an Elective Simultaneously
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Programs Solve My Weird SULI Situation | LBNL Staff Scientist
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Studying How should I actually be studying during my undergrad physics course?
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Other Where Can I Find Challenging Math Puzzles for Calculus 2 and Beyond?
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Studying Suggestions about beginning with Rocket Science
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Preparing for Grad School: A Organic Chemistry Review
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SULI Rejection: Can I Resubmit With Unredacted Transcript?
  • Woolford180
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What are some pieces of advice for a struggling programming learner?
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Courses Becoming a Biomedical Engineer with a Bsc in Medical Physics
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Study on ruled vs unruled paper?
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Schools Need to decide whether to study Physics or Engineering
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Should I skip labs/experiments for Mathematical Physics program?
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Advice for self-study Intro to Mechanics course?
  • cancerman1
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Programs Pursuing a Master's in Physics After an Architecture Degree
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Studying How Should I Study Quantum Mechanics and Which Math Should I Know?
  • Andre_86
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Other Summer Opportunities for Math/CS
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Testing Should I take the qual if I plan to leave?
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Admissions Is a European PhD possible with a UK MPhys degree?
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Other Updating Resume for Graduate School Admissions in India: Adding Online Courses
  • Wrichik Basu
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Most relevant topics and math for astrophysics
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Building My Physics Intuition: Seeking Good Simulations
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Which MSc to do after BSc physics if you love to code?
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Studying Reading "How to Prove It" right before taking Calculus I -- Question
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Can Einstein's Equations Enable Time Travel?
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How to study chemistry as a wannabe inventor?
  • vasya
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Which topics are best to focus on in my spare time for engineering?
  • bigmike94
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How to study heavily informative topics for long hours?
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Taking Math Notes: Tips & Techniques for Note Taking
  • ValenceElectron
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Correlation between the level of education and the number of friends
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Other Is it worth doing EVERY problem in a textbook?
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Programs Need advice about applying to Ph.D. programs
  • Haorong Wu
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I think I ended up in the wrong Laboratory? (Theoretical Cosmology)
  • harutsuki
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Programs I'm a medical physicist, how can I get into astronomy/astrophysics?
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I want to learn particle physics
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Deciding between physics and mathematics
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Learning Ohm's Law: Broad vs. In-Depth?
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Courses Similarities in College Physics 1301 and University Physics 2425
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Schools Transfering From a Community College to a Uni
  • ValenceElectron
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Need help coming up with ideas (bachelor's thesis)
  • pingaan
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Coding Bootcamps - Can Anyone be a Six-Figure Coder?
  • kyphysics
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Admissions Should I say I'm a full-time data scientist and physics student in my SOP?
  • ricky33
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How much SR is needed for Purcell and Morin?
  • bigmike94
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Admissions Applying to PhD programs after a few years out of academia
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Schools What are some good science fair project ideas or resources?
  • Someon332
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What are your preferred methods of learning?
  • bigmike94
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Other Should I go back to grad school for physics after 4.5 years?
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What Math Do You Need for Theoretical Physics?
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Can’t tell the difference between a “good” school and a top 5 private school
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Courses Freshman Physics Major Struggles in University Course
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Admissions Academics gap: Looking for 2nd M.Sc Physics degree or a PhD Physics?
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Studying Why am I not doing well in physics?
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Programs I am doing a BME PhD, and hope to transfer to medical physics
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Good books/resources for getting into aerodynamics?
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Courses Advice on Becoming a Particle Phenomenologist
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Which Major Should I Choose for Astrophysics Professor Career?
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Studying Re-learning math from the basics -- Go through grades or topics?
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